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Does lumbar MRI predict degree of disability in patients with degenerative disc disease? A prospective cross-sectional study at University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, North West Ethiopia, 2020
BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most serious public health problem globally with substantial socioeconomic implications. Degenerative …
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Women’s cancers in Sudan with a focus on cervical cancer: turmoil, geopolitics and opportunities
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and the second leading cause of death in Sudanese women. However, despite …
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Prevalence and determinants of home delivery among reproductive age women, Margibi County, Liberia
BACKGROUND: The use of institutional delivery services is essential for improving maternal and child health. However, studies in Liberia reveal …
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Perceptions, practices and barriers to reporting of adverse drug reactions among HIV infected patients and their doctors in 3 public sector hospitals of the Ethekwini Metropolitan, Kwa-Zulu Natal: a cross sectional and retrospective analysis
BACKGROUND: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) remain a global public health concern. Pharmacovigilance practises are essential in ensuring patients safety and …
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Home based postpartum care and determinants in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis
INTRODUCTION: Neonatal mortality remains a persisting public health challenge in Ethiopia. Timely intervention to neonatal morbidity and early neonatal care …
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The Effectiveness of Interactive Text Messaging and Structured Psychosocial Support Groups on Developmental Milestones of Children From Adolescent Pregnancies in Kenya: Quasi-Experimental Study
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, one-quarter of all pregnancies occur in adolescents. Children born to adolescent mothers have poorer physical and …
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Safety and effectiveness of delivering mass drug administration for helminths through the seasonal malaria chemoprevention platform among Senegalese children: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major health problem, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where more than 90% of the disease and where …
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Intimate partner violence and its association with skilled birth attendance among women in Nigeria: evidence from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys
BACKGROUND: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has been identified as a violation of human rights and a major public health challenge. …
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Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among women with HIV in serodifferent relationships in Nairobi, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health problem and is the most common form of violence against …
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Barriers and facilitators of weight management: Perspectives of the urban poor in Accra, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Obesity is rising in sub-Saharan Africa and globally, and is a highly significant public health problem that needs urgent …
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Evaluating the discriminatory power of the velocity field diagram and timed-up-and-go test in determining the fall status of community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional observational study
Abstract Background Systematic reviews demonstrated that gait variables are the most reliable predictors of future falls, yet are rarely included …
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Undernutrition and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in pastoral communities of Afar Regional State, northeast Ethiopia
Abstract Background Maternal malnutrition during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriages and foetal deaths, pre-term delivery, and maternal mortality. However, …
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Costs of treating childhood malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in rural Mozambique and Uganda
BACKGROUND: Globally, nearly half of all deaths among children under the age of 5 years can be attributed to malaria, …
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Effect of integrating maternal and child health services, nutrition and family planning services on postpartum family planning uptake at 6 months post-partum in Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and Niger: a quasi-experimental study protocol
BACKGROUND: Although several interventions integrating maternal, neonatal, child health and nutrition with family planning have been implemented and tested, there …
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Evaluation of the fluorescent-thin layer chromatography (f-TLC) for the diagnosis of Buruli ulcer disease in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer is a tissue necrosis infection caused by an environmental mycobacterium called Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU). The disease is …
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Safe and Healthy Para sport project (SHAPE): a study protocol of a complex intervention within Para sport
Elite Para athletes report a high incidence of sports injuries, illnesses and other health issues. Despite this, there are few …
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Symptomatic dry eye disease and associated factors among postgraduate students in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Symptomatic dry eye disease is a growing public health challenge especially among those who are visual display unit (VDU) …
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Measuring the impact of community-based interventions on type 2 diabetes control during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town – A mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exposed the risks of poorly controlled noncommunicable diseases, especially in persons with diabetes. …
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Sustainability of breastfeeding interventions to reduce child mortality rates in low, middle-income countries: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Child mortality is the lowest it has ever been, but the burden of death in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) …
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Treatment outcome and factors associated with mortality due to malaria in Munini District Hospital, Rwanda in 2016–2017: Retrospective cross-sectional study
Introduction Malaria is a major public health burden in developing countries despite efforts made by several countries. This disease leads …